Probe Launched Into Express Scripts Canada Practices
The Competition Bureau has obtained a court order to advance an investigation into Express Scripts Canada, a company that provides prescription drug claim processing services and other services for insurance providers and pharmacists. The company also operates four mail-order pharmacies across Canada, except for Quebec.
The order, granted by the Federal Court, requires Express Scripts Canada to produce records and written information, and provide oral testimony, that are relevant to the Bureau’s investigation.
The Bureau is looking into alleged anti-competitive conduct that can prevent or limit competition in the pharmacy retail market, including:
The Bureau is investigating this conduct under the Competition Act’s restrictive trade provisions. These provisions protect against abuse of dominance and agreements or arrangements between businesses that harm competition.
There is no conclusion of wrongdoing at this time.
https://www.canada.ca/en/competition-bureau/news/2025/03/competition-bureau-advances-an-investigation-into-express-scripts-canadas-business-practices-in-the-pharmacy-sector.html